Mario "Mr Devious" van Rooy, was born in Bonteheuwel on the Cape Flats of the Western Cape in 1977. Like most of the other townships scattered across the Cape Flats, Bonteheuwel was a hotbed of violence where the dynamics were drugs and gangsterism.
The van Rooy family moved to Mitchell's Plain. Mario grew up in a house with strong family values, strong belief system and morals. By the age of sixteen, he was actively involved in church as a Youth leader who encouraged and motivated the youths. The majority of the youth enjoyed his way of talking and the way he brings things across.
Producer: Martina Della Togna
Director: John Fredericks
DOP/Editor: Vaughan Giose
Production Manager: Natalie van Rooy